London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW) train with Tfl Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW)

Showing times and prices for Dec 21

Cheapest price

€19

Average price

€19

Fastest journey

1 h 19 m

Average duration

1 h 19 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

30 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW) will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave London Heathrow Airport for Greenwich station (GNW) on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .

On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Tfl Rail
07:39AM1h19
London Heathrow Airport
08:58AMGreenwich station (GNW)
191One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 30 km

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€22

Average price

€16

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Average total duration

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1h 3m

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Additional time*

2h 5m

Average total duration

1h 35m

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Live departures

London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW) trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 10:03 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
tfl_rail7:39 AM London Heathrow Airport
1h19
8:58 AM Greenwich station (GNW)0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Compare prices and tickets London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW) by bus or train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW)

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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 07:39. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 1h 2m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Distance
30 km
Average train duration
1h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
€19
Trains per day
20
Fastest train
1h 2m
First train
07:06
Last train
07:39
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15

Train companies: Tfl Rail from London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW) trainsTfl Rail trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Greenwich station (GNW) from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Tfl Rail

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
€12
Tfl Rail frequency
18 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Greenwich station (GNW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Greenwich station (GNW) can start from as little as €13 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Greenwich station (GNW) is €20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Greenwich station (GNW) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is on average 1 h 2 min   for the 30 km long journey, but the time it takes to go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Greenwich station (GNW) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Greenwich station (GNW) leaves at 05: 21. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Greenwich station (GNW) leaves at 20: 36.
Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Greenwich station (GNW) with Tfl Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Greenwich station (GNW) you can take a train with Tfl Rail. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Greenwich station (GNW) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 36.
A day trip to Greenwich station (GNW) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 2 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Greenwich station (GNW) by train is July.
You have options as you can travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Greenwich station (GNW) 2 different ways: coach or train.

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Popular train stations from London Heathrow Airport to Greenwich station (GNW)

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Greenwich
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Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Greenwich
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road

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